Coastal disasters with a focus on extreme heat: Perspectives from South Asia

This issue of Southasiadisasters.net explores how extreme heat is reshaping vulnerabilities in coastal communities, particularly among populations already facing poverty, gender inequality, and ecosystem degradation. Contributors from across South Asia, including social scientists, oceanographers, emergency planners, and local leaders, share urgent insights on how climate risks are disrupting livelihoods, health, water access, and ecosystems such as the Sundarbans.

By highlighting both the technical and social dimensions of this crisis, this issue underscores that adaptation is no longer a future priority—it is an immediate necessity. The goal is to foster dialogue across sectors and borders to promote inclusive, community-driven, and justice-focused responses to a growing humanitarian challenge.